At a Glance
Median Income
$72,813
$38,008 per capita
Home Value
$195,200
Zillow: $245,810
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
44.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
511/100K
4,374/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Dunnavant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunnavant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunnavant a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunnavant residents earn a median household income of $72,813 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,008. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dunnavant is $195,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,810. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 44.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Dunnavant reports 511 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,374/100K.
Education
27.4% of adults in Dunnavant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunnavant has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,010
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,813
Per Capita$38,008
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,200
Rent$1,042
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$245,810
Housing Units499
Rent Burden44.3%
Crime
F
Violent511/100K
Property4,374/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation683 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Dunnavant was built in 1984.
23.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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